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1	Minority representation in media is a tricky thing. Usually, with most media the majority is represented pretty well with minorities fighting for airtime. And with historically-oppressed minorities, you don't want to add insult to injury by portraying them badly. So what is a writer to do?
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3	[[FalseDichotomy Why, simply make them more rational!]]
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5	Closer to Earth is a specific form of FlawlessToken in which the minority character is portrayed as wiser and more level-headed than TheHero (who is usually played by a member of the majority). This trope is more prevalent in Western media, particularly with works with the WhiteMaleLead. The minority character will usually be the [[TheHeart moral center]] of the work. They dish out plenty of reasonable advice. They're level-headed and rational. They can and will give the main lead a good talking to if he gets out of line. They're always there when the hero needs a shoulder to cry on. As for themselves, they've always got it together and never need help. Personal struggles? Overcome years ago. Flaws? They don't have any. Or if they do, it's nothing when compared to the flaws of the characters around them. Effort? None needed. Bad hair days? They never have them.
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7	[[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant If you were looking]] for a character getting "closer to Earth" in a different way, CallToAgriculture is probably your real destination.
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9	!!Closer to Earth is the SuperTrope of the following:
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12	* InspirationallyDisadvantaged
13	** LittlestCancerPatient
14	** VictorianNovelDisease
15	* ManicPixieDreamGirl
16	* MagicalMinorityPerson
17	** MagicalAsian
18	** MagicalRomani
19	** MagicalNativeAmerican
20	** MagicalNegro
21	** MagicalQueer
22	* NotLikeOtherGirls
23	* WomenAreWiser
24	** WetBlanketWife

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